Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises Form 3 Computer Studies End of Term 1 2026 Exam with Marking Scheme.

  It is a Form Three Computer Studies End of Term 1 examination administered in 2026.

  • Duration: 2 Hours
  • Total Marks: 100
  • Number of Questions: 26
  • Paper Structure: Section A (20 short-answer questions) and Section B (6 structured questions where candidates answer any five).
  • Marking Scheme: The marking scheme is in a different document.

  The examination paper assessed learners’ understanding of key Computer Studies concepts through definitions, explanations, number system conversions, diagrams, and practical applications of computing in real-life situations.

  • Section A (40 marks): Short-answer questions covering definitions of data and information, physical components of a computer (hardware), reasons for using the binary number system, conversion between binary and decimal numbers, the concept of bytes, stages of the data processing cycle, types of computer files, data integrity and threats to it, differences between master files and transaction files, functions of the Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU), methods of data entry, advantages of computerized filing systems, coding schemes in data representation, file access methods, characteristics of good information, and soft-copy output devices.
  • Section B (60 marks): Structured questions involving explanations of data representation and the binary number system, binary arithmetic operations, drawing and explanation of the data processing cycle, methods of data processing, examples of data processing in schools, definitions of records and databases, advantages of computerized files, measures for ensuring data integrity, number system conversions between binary, decimal, hexadecimal, and octal, file organization methods, sequential access storage media, differences between verification and validation, factors influencing choice of file organization, computer use in banking data processing, differences between system software and application software, data security, and threats to data in computer systems.

  It covers the following topics:

  • Basic computer concepts (data and information)
  • Computer hardware and physical components
  • Binary number system and digital representation
  • Number system conversions (binary, decimal, hexadecimal, octal)
  • Binary arithmetic operations
  • Data representation and coding schemes
  • Data processing cycle
  • Methods of data processing
  • Computer file concepts (fields, records, and databases)
  • File organization and file access methods
  • Computerized filing systems
  • Data integrity and data security
  • Threats to data in computer systems
  • Verification and validation of data
  • Software types (system software and application software)
  • Uses of computers in organizations such as banks and schools
• Category:

  Exams
• Level:

  Form 3
• Subject:

  COMPUTER STUDIES

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